Each site develops a program tailored to local policy culture, conditions, and needs. Three program strands – leadership, public policy, and professional networking – organize the learning in EPFP. Each strand contains concepts, materials, and tools that sites can implement in a manner designed to fit local circumstances. Each site offers a different emphasis and mix of activities to implement each program strand.

There are 17 active EPFP sites in 16 states and the District of Columbia: